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LC53 BBE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 188,682 miles on the clock, averaging 8,943 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LC53 BBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,943

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading188,682 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,554
Average per year8,943
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 BBE 29k69k109k149k189k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,682 miles
Since last MOT+18,554 miles
PASS
Mileage170,128 miles
Since last MOT+9,535 miles
PASS
Mileage160,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,816 miles
PASS
Mileage151,777 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,776 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage143,659 miles
Since last MOT+215 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage135,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,081 miles
Since last MOT+12,300 miles
PASS
Mileage122,781 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,785 miles
PASS
Mileage113,995 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,994 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage108,519 miles
Since last MOT+5,389 miles
PASS
Mileage103,130 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,117 miles
Since last MOT+11,710 miles
PASS
Mileage91,407 miles
Since last MOT+7,903 miles
PASS
Mileage83,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage77,203 miles
Since last MOT+7,062 miles
PASS
Mileage70,141 miles
Since last MOT+13,150 miles
PASS
Mileage56,991 miles
Since last MOT+12,710 miles
PASS
Mileage44,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,281 miles
Since last MOT+7,185 miles
PASS
Mileage37,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage29,005 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 BBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LC53 BBE

What car is LC53 BBE?

LC53 BBE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LC53 BBE?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 BBE was 188,682 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 BBE passed its MOT?

LC53 BBE has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2024.

Is LC53 BBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC53 BBE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LC53 BBE?

LC53 BBE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.